Observational Podcast hosted by Michael Anthony.
Michael is often accompanied by a wide variety of guests from music, film, literature and sport to discuss different topics.
Guests include David Chase, Ken Loach, Steve Van Zandt, Chazz Palminteri, Rupert Everett, Irvine Welsh, Roddy Doyle, Pete Doherty, Mikey Shuman, Bryan Robson, Jaap Stam, John Barnes and many more.
Out some Wednesdays/Thursdays. Listen to it.
Today's episode of The Michael Anthony Show questions online dating, religious schools and the way in which we are dealing with online racism targeted at footballers. Also explained is how Ireland never has and never will be a rugby nation, comparing our all time rugby XV with the Republic's all time XI.The co-host also touches on his own recent romantic endeavours. Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and SoundCloud.Links on page. Support the show...
In today's episode, The Michael Anthony Show discusses Manchester United, gangland, stag do's and the Irish abroad. Social issues are also discussed throughout, as well as the Conor McGregor era and Uber.Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud. Engage with it.Links on page. Support the show
With over 160 Premier League appearances to his name by the age of twenty three, Fabrice Muamba's career was destined for greatness. Learning his trade alongside Wenger's legendary invincible side of the early noughties, the robust midfielder was quickly becoming one of English footballs next great midfield hopes, proven by his astounding thirty three u21 caps. In March 2012 however, it all ended. Muamba suffered cardiac arrest at White Hart Lane and with his heart stopping for 78 minutes, was c...
Episode 40 questions music festivals, discusses US gun laws and our attitudes towards world hunger. Football is also dominant as the co-host predicts his Premier League table ahead of opening weekend.Follow and Listen on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud.Links in bio. Support the show
This weeks episode of The Michael Anthony Show sees the visit of DJ Paul Gallagher as he discusses his Irish roots, music and life as the eldest child in a family that became a household name in British culture. Being a Gallagher, football was also an unavoidable topic of conversation, as well as the UK's ongoing class war and the demise of music. Follow and Listen now on ITUNES, SPOTIFY AND SOUNDCLOUD.Links to all three in bio. Support the show...
Co-Host rejoins the show that discusses the culture surrounding golf and OJ Simpson's impact on modern society amongnst a variety of other things. Follow and Listen now on iTunes, SoundCloud and Spotify. Support the show
Episode 37 see's legendary boxing promoter Kellie Maloney join The Michael Anthony Show. Having left school at fifteen due to struggles with the at the time misunderstood dyslexia, Kellie was considered destined for failure by the society that surrounded the confused and isolated young boy. Raised by an Irish Catholic family in the working class Peckham, London, the priesthood seemed like Kellie's only chance, until she entered a boxing gym.Beginning to train and then eventually coach, Kellie di...
In a shorter than usual and reluctant episode, the hostile The Michael Anthony Show see's a meltdown by the co-host amongst other things. Out now on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud. Support the show
Today's Michael Anthony Show discusses the South Dublin holiday scene, the co- hosts teenage insecurities, euthanasia and doping in sports amongst other things. The episode also features a 'Who Am I?' competition and debuts the shows theme tune. Follow and Listen now on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud. Support the show
Table manners, heightism, women in sport and the regulation of pornography are all discussed in today's MA show, which sees the usual co-host return to the mic. Available now on iTunes, SoundCloud and Spotify. Links to all three in description. Support the show
Episode 33: The Devil Wears PradaESPN’s Senior Football Writer Mark Ogden joins The Michael Anthony Show to discuss the past, present and future of Manchester United, as well as the current state of international football. As a man with over twenty years experience of reporting on one of the world’s biggest clubs, the former football journalist of the year offers a fascinating insight into the factors leading to the recent slump that has accompanied post-Ferguson United in the least six years. A...
Episode 31 of The Michael Anthony show sees rugby’s most capped referee Nigel Owens discuss his iconic career as the man in the middle, as well the emotional roller coaster that accompanied accepting his sexuality whilst operating in a traditionally ultra masculine industry. Political correctness, the controversies surrounding modern rugby union and the sports relationship with different social classes are all discussed, as well the modern phenomenon of social media and the global mental health ...
Eating disorders, sports and gangland crime are discussed in today’s episode, accompanying and in depth debate regarding the ethics of abortion. FOLLOW and LISTEN on Spotify, iTunes and SoundCloud. Links to all three in description. MA Show. Support the show
The duo discuss politics, religion, veganism and social media in today's episode, which is laced in existential argument throughout. Winner of glove competition also announced. FOLLOW and LISTEN on iTunes, Spotify and SoundCloud. Support the show
On what would have been the 73rdbirthday of one of sports most iconic figures, Calum Best joins The Michael Anthony Show to discuss life as the only son of his legendary father, George. In an open, honest and in depth discussion, Best remembers the past and looks ahead to the future in which he intends to continue his mission of raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the traumatic effects it can have on the children of those addicted. Whilst holding his hands up about previousl...
Episode 27: Where's the Medicine Cabinet? by Michael Anthony Support the show
Boxing icon and former World Champion George Groves joins the Michael Anthony Show for a two hour discussion detailing the highs and lows of a remarkable career in the ring. Support the show
Episode 25: Democratic Disenchantment by Michael Anthony Support the show
Episode 24: Big F*cking Amstel by Michael Anthony Support the show
Episode 23: Serotonin by Michael Anthony Support the show
Episode 22: Raze Anatomy (ft Neil “Razor” Ruddock) From learning his trade in the unforgiving Lions Den, to representing England under Wembleys iconic towers, the career of Neil “Razor” Ruddock had it all. Once considered the most promising centre back in Britain, Razor provides an in depth and humorous analysis of his footballing life, in which the one time teenage prodigy of Venables’ Spurs, became a symbol of 1990’s Liverpool and their now infamous ‘Spice Boy’ culture. Although undoubtedly a ...
The Friday Finale (32-28) by Michael Anthony Support the show
Episode 21: Milking Mortality by Michael Anthony Support the show
The Friday Four by Michael Anthony Support the show
The Friday Four (31-25) by Michael Anthony Support the show
The Friday Four (28-24) by Michael Anthony Support the show
Enigmatic, mercurial, magnificent. The footballing artist that is Tony Sheridan joins The Michael Anthony Show to discuss a career in football that saw him go from teen sensation in the English Premier League, to cult hero with Shelbourne FC. Considered to be one of the most naturally gifted footballers that Ireland has ever produced, the uncapped Sheridan reflects on his failure to fulfill his potential in England and how he effortlessly became immortalized on the River Tolka. Having played aga...
The Friday Four (26-22) by Michael Anthony Support the show
The Friday Four (22-22) by Michael Anthony Support the show
Episode 17: The Professor of Human Movement by Michael Anthony Support the show
